Recent content by Rail_Tracer

I had a relative that appeared in People Magazine this year for their big weight loss issue. I know that it's true - she didn't get paid anything. IIRC though, she did get to keep some of the clothes (and possibly jewelry) from the shoot. But nothing was expensive. However, this was just a...

Let me add, too, that your story gives the impression of your daughter as being a loving stepmother. My original comment was more as a statement on society as a whole. Not all mothers are loving as your daughter seems to be. They don't notice when their children are stressed. Or when the kids...

that's a neat idea

I think we've all seen a lot of anger directed at a lot of different people since the verdict was announced, but frankly, I'm shocked by the level of it that's been directed towards this jury. I'm shocked by the accusations that have been leveled at the jurors (that they voted guilty because...

LambChop, can I jump in and politely disagree with one statement in your message? Children who are being sexually abused, imo, do not always show signs. Sexual abuse, sadly, is way too common. It shouldn't exist at all. Not to even one child. But there are little boys and girls who are...

I agree with Tuffy. The cost would be overwhelming. But I saw this same topic touched on in another thread. Do you think a suitable compromise might be for the juror to watch a short instruction video that would cover the same topics?

I like your idea about the workshop. Perhaps an inexpensive solution would be a short videotaped message for jurors to watch after the selection process ends (but before the trial begins).

I can see one reason why. I've heard speculation that members of the jury have been contacted before the trial began by members of the media. If that's true, what else might have gone on behind the scenes. Perhaps this influenced their verdict somehow. If that's the case, it needs to be...

Does anybody remember the case.... I'm foggy on the details, but IIRC, it was a judge who sued his dry cleaners for $54 million over pair of missing pants. The case dragged on and on. And eventually the judge lost. But the dry cleaners went out of business anyway, simply over the sheer court...

I've noticed a lot of people seem to want to address potential changes to the jury system. Perhaps we can start a thread about that?

I'm not sure where to put this, but can I say- I think a lot of the problem lies with looking for a jury that has never heard of this case. It makes for a strange population. Why can't more effort be put to finding fair jurors who will look at the evidence and make a rational decision based on...

As hard as this is, try to keep some perspective.. There are mothers who kill their kids every day and are never caught! KC was caught. She's already spent three years in jail. Some parents murder their babies, are convicted, and because of wacky laws serve less time than that! Because of her...

That's the spirit! Several years ago, my sister worked a grocery store just down the street from our house. A last minute schedule change meant she was home on a day that she would normally be working. On that day, her co-worker's ex-boy friend stormed the store and took the woman hostage...

A wonderful thing, if you can do it, is to become a foster parent. The difference you could make in a child's life could be life changing. Another option could be to volunteer at a children's emergency shelter, if you have one locally. For example, there's a shelter in my area that uses...

Several years ago, I volunteered for a crisisline/suicide hotline. It's meaningful work. If anyone is interested, I would suggest contact your local United Way chapter.